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Brenda Sharpe

Brenda Sharpe

9 Winsloe Street,Pegasus, New Zealand

Summary

I’m a motivated fourth-year Bachelor of Social Work student with placement experience in statutory and community settings. I am passionate about supporting individuals, whānau, and communities facing complex challenges, using a bicultural, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach to promote healing and lasting positive change.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Placement

Oranga Tamariki
07.2025 - Current
  • Shadow social workers on home & school visits; safe transport for tamariki/rangatahi.
  • Write professional case notes in CYRAS; concise summaries and observations.
  • Build skills in statutory child protection, risk assessment, and inter-agency work.

Student Placement

Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Supported social workers in daily tasks; phone triage and follow-ups under supervision.
  • Developed advocacy, professional communication, and engagement with whānau.

Home Executive

2015 - 01.2023
  • Provided full-time care and support for children; routines, wellbeing, and development.

Farm Assistant

01.2006 - 2015
  • Daily farm operations including animal care, milking, feeding, and maintenance.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work -

Ara Institute of Canterbury
09.2025

Certificate in Human Services - undefined

Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
01.2015

Skills

  • Communication
  • Relationship building
  • Collaboration
  • Report writing
  • Time management
  • Organisation
  • Cultural competence
  • Trauma-informed practice
  • Strengths-based practice
  • Teamwork

Timeline

Student Placement

Oranga Tamariki
07.2025 - Current

Student Placement

Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust
02.2023 - 05.2023

Farm Assistant

01.2006 - 2015

Certificate in Human Services - undefined

Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology

Home Executive

2015 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Social Work -

Ara Institute of Canterbury

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